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Cooper Gottfried
Jan 12, 2026
The Top 40 Two-Mana Commanders
In this latest Top 40 list, Cooper dives into the most popular commanders on EDHREC that you can play for just two mana.
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Force of Negation
94%inclusion96 decks102 decks
79%synergy
Mana Leak
78%inclusion80 decks102 decks
72%synergy
Disallow
76%inclusion78 decks102 decks
70%synergy
Tale's End
73%inclusion74 decks102 decks
70%synergy
Flusterstorm
75%inclusion76 decks102 decks
65%synergy
Mana Drain
91%inclusion93 decks102 decks
64%synergy
Pact of Negation
74%inclusion75 decks102 decks
64%synergy
Mental Misstep
69%inclusion70 decks102 decks
62%synergy
Ertai's Scorn
62%inclusion63 decks102 decks
60%synergy
Swan Song
86%inclusion88 decks102 decks
60%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
89%inclusion91 decks102 decks
23%synergy
Negate
83%inclusion85 decks102 decks
45%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
79%inclusion81 decks102 decks
42%synergy
Arcane Denial
76%inclusion78 decks102 decks
40%synergy
Mystic Remora
75%inclusion76 decks102 decks
48%synergy
Brainstorm
71%inclusion72 decks102 decks
29%synergy
Isochron Scepter
71%inclusion72 decks102 decks
53%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
67%inclusion68 decks102 decks
51%synergy
Unwind
67%inclusion68 decks102 decks
57%synergy
Merchant Scroll
66%inclusion67 decks102 decks
57%synergy
Game Changers
Force of Will
98%inclusion100 decks102 decks
81%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
93%inclusion95 decks102 decks
70%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
89%inclusion91 decks102 decks
56%synergy
Rhystic Study
87%inclusion89 decks102 decks
55%synergy
Mystical Tutor
87%inclusion89 decks102 decks
64%synergy
Chrome Mox
76%inclusion78 decks102 decks
67%synergy
Ancient Tomb
57%inclusion58 decks102 decks
45%synergy
Mana Vault
56%inclusion57 decks102 decks
45%synergy
Mox Diamond
53%inclusion54 decks102 decks
47%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
51%inclusion52 decks102 decks
38%synergy
Creatures
Hullbreaker Horror
60%inclusion61 decks102 decks
35%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
59%inclusion60 decks102 decks
38%synergy
Spellseeker
51%inclusion52 decks102 decks
43%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
49%inclusion50 decks102 decks
42%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
47%inclusion48 decks102 decks
39%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
45%inclusion46 decks102 decks
31%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
43%inclusion44 decks102 decks
31%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
33%inclusion34 decks102 decks
23%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
32%inclusion25 decks77 decks
24%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
24%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
28%inclusion29 decks102 decks
15%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
24%inclusion24 decks102 decks
19%synergy
Guile
22%inclusion22 decks102 decks
19%synergy
Gilded Drake
21%inclusion21 decks102 decks
18%synergy
Transcendent Dragon
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Tribute Mage
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Archmage of Runes
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Haughty Djinn
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
-7%synergy
Archaeomancer
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
-3%synergy
Diversion Unit
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Transit Mage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Malevolent Hermit
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Phantasmal Image
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
-1%synergy
Lullmage Mentor
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Tidespout Tyrant
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Ledger Shredder
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
-4%synergy
Trinket Mage
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
-3%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
2%synergy
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Walking Ballista
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Leveler
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
-8%synergy
Instants
Dramatic Reversal
59%inclusion60 decks102 decks
39%synergy
Delay
58%inclusion59 decks102 decks
54%synergy
Dispel
57%inclusion58 decks102 decks
48%synergy
Rewind
55%inclusion56 decks102 decks
42%synergy
Strix Serenade
54%inclusion41 decks76 decks
45%synergy
Dig Through Time
50%inclusion51 decks102 decks
40%synergy
Cryptic Command
49%inclusion50 decks102 decks
37%synergy
High Tide
47%inclusion48 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
42%inclusion32 decks76 decks
20%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
41%inclusion42 decks102 decks
30%synergy
Narset's Reversal
39%inclusion40 decks102 decks
27%synergy
Frantic Search
38%inclusion39 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Flare of Denial
38%inclusion31 decks82 decks
31%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
36%inclusion35 decks98 decks
26%synergy
Spell Pierce
34%inclusion35 decks102 decks
26%synergy
Snap
34%inclusion35 decks102 decks
16%synergy
Remand
33%inclusion34 decks102 decks
31%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
32%inclusion33 decks102 decks
27%synergy
Pongify
25%inclusion26 decks102 decks
-15%synergy
Wash Away
25%inclusion26 decks102 decks
21%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
24%inclusion24 decks102 decks
19%synergy
Stifle
23%inclusion23 decks102 decks
20%synergy
Miscast
23%inclusion23 decks102 decks
19%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
22%inclusion22 decks102 decks
-13%synergy
Mystic Confluence
22%inclusion22 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Dissipate
21%inclusion21 decks102 decks
18%synergy
Saw It Coming
21%inclusion21 decks102 decks
18%synergy
Trickbind
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
18%synergy
Chain of Vapor
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
15%synergy
Defabricate
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
17%synergy
Reality Shift
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
-8%synergy
Archmage's Charm
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Opt
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
-8%synergy
Memory Lapse
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
15%synergy
Aether Spike
15%inclusion11 decks71 decks
15%synergy
Dissolve
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Bane's Contingency
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Whir of Invention
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Capsize
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Quick Study
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Cancel
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Dismiss
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Foil
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Dazzling Denial
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Change the Equation
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Impulse
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Out of Air
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Essence Scatter
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Neutralize
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Nexus of Fate
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Windfall
57%inclusion58 decks102 decks
34%synergy
Solve the Equation
57%inclusion58 decks102 decks
45%synergy
Ponder
56%inclusion57 decks102 decks
26%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
49%inclusion50 decks102 decks
38%synergy
Preordain
44%inclusion45 decks102 decks
20%synergy
Fabricate
36%inclusion37 decks102 decks
15%synergy
Treasure Cruise
24%inclusion24 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Mists of Lórien
23%inclusion23 decks102 decks
21%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Timetwister
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
15%synergy
Stock Up
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Polymorph
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Enter the Infinite
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Personal Tutor
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Lórien Revealed
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
-1%synergy
Bribery
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Time Warp
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Echo of Eons
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Paradigm Shift
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sapphire Medallion
66%inclusion67 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
61%inclusion62 decks102 decks
46%synergy
The One Ring
41%inclusion42 decks102 decks
29%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Monument to Endurance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
-15%synergy
Vexing Bauble
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
7%synergy
The Magic Mirror
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Codex Shredder
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Winter Moon
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
-22%synergy
Imposter Mech
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Counterbalance
63%inclusion64 decks102 decks
59%synergy
Back to Basics
54%inclusion55 decks102 decks
47%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
48%inclusion49 decks102 decks
31%synergy
Spider-Man No More
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Telepathy
24%inclusion24 decks102 decks
22%synergy
Propaganda
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
-11%synergy
Shark Typhoon
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Copy Artifact
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Omniscience
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Dress Down
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Treachery
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
-2%synergy
As Foretold
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
48%inclusion49 decks102 decks
37%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
22%inclusion22 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
83%inclusion85 decks102 decks
33%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
82%inclusion84 decks102 decks
57%synergy
Urza's Saga
64%inclusion65 decks102 decks
47%synergy
Reliquary Tower
63%inclusion64 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Castle Vantress
34%inclusion35 decks102 decks
16%synergy
Rivendell
33%inclusion34 decks102 decks
22%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
25%inclusion26 decks102 decks
16%synergy
Mistrise Village
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Academy Ruins
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
-2%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
-2%synergy
War Room
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
-1%synergy
Strip Mine
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Maze of Ith
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Tolaria West
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Inventors' Fair
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
-3%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
-7%synergy
Wasteland
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
5%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion98 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion81 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Mox Amber
77%inclusion79 decks102 decks
70%synergy
Mana Crypt
55%inclusion56 decks102 decks
53%synergy
Mox Opal
44%inclusion45 decks102 decks
34%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
33%inclusion34 decks102 decks
31%synergy
Lotus Petal
32%inclusion33 decks102 decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
30%inclusion31 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
29%inclusion30 decks102 decks
-22%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
-22%synergy
Grim Monolith
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Midnight Clock
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
-11%synergy
Sky Diamond
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
-14%synergy
Basalt Monolith
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
-1%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
-10%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
-8%synergy
Springleaf Drum
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Island
82%inclusion84 decks102 decks
-11%synergy
Scalding Tarn
57%inclusion58 decks102 decks
49%synergy
Misty Rainforest
55%inclusion56 decks102 decks
47%synergy
Polluted Delta
55%inclusion56 decks102 decks
47%synergy
Flooded Strand
50%inclusion51 decks102 decks
42%synergy
Sink into Stupor
42%inclusion32 decks76 decks
20%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
29%inclusion30 decks102 decks
23%synergy
Prismatic Vista
27%inclusion28 decks102 decks
23%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
-17%synergy
Cavern of Souls
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
-8%synergy